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Beef pho is repeatedly praised, with one review describing the broth as rich, comforting and slow-simmered.
Dubai Creek Harbour
Vietnamese Foodies Creek Harbour is a Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, known in reviews for dishes such as beef pho and grilled duck. Its outdoor seating, creek views and relaxed setting make it appealing for a scenic meal, while vegan and vegetarian choices broaden the menu beyond meat and seafood.
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Beef pho is repeatedly praised, with one review describing the broth as rich, comforting and slow-simmered.
Outdoor tables overlook the creek, boats and sunsets, with some diners also noting a Burj view.
Reviews highlight a substantial vegan selection, including tofu skin, vegan curry and vegan fried rice.
Several diners found the portions filling, including one who could not finish the pad Thai.
Customers commonly describe the team as friendly and accommodating, including when explaining dishes to first-time diners.
Fresh vegetables, carefully prepared dishes and balanced flavours are recurring positives in the reviews.
The venue is described as cozy, serene and spacious rather than crowded, suiting a relaxed meal.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Vietnamese Foodies Creek Harbour, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Vietnamese Pho is superb!!”
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“Vietnamese Pho is superb!!”June 2026
“I love this place!!! The food is very delightful. My favourite food is the PHO. It feels like i’m in vietnam again! I can definitely say that this is authentic cuisine. Another thing that impresses me are the wonderful staff. Special mention to the staff named Jerwin who accommodated and made us feel very welcomed. Moreover, the place is a vibe, very spacious and not crowded. As a conclusion, this place is highly recommended because the food is incredibly delicious and very affordable.”October 2024
“It was my first time trying to eat Vietnamese food with friends and it tatse so good ,im not eating beef but when I tried pho noodles with beef I really like it.and i would like to thanks for all staff in Vietnamese restaurant in creek harbour specially stephanie ,jerald ,dexter,they are professional,kind and friendly .”
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“It was my first time trying to eat Vietnamese food with friends and it tatse so good ,im not eating beef but when I tried pho noodles with beef I really like it.and i would like to thanks for all staff in Vietnamese restaurant in creek harbour specially stephanie ,jerald ,dexter,they are professional,kind and friendly .”April 2026
“Very tasty shrimp spring rolls and divine beef pho.”March 2026
“The pad thai was flavorful, perfectly balanced, and super satisfying.”
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“The pad thai was flavorful, perfectly balanced, and super satisfying.”April 2026
“From the moment we came in, ordered and ate, service was top notch and of course the food didn’t disappoint us. It was way filling that I couldn’t finish the pad Thai. Thanks to Leomar who attended to us. Will definitely come back! 🙏🏻 God bless!”November 2025
“Nice decor and ambience ! The Calamari starter was amazing ! However they served the wrong main dish and that somehow spoilt the experience ! Food is good but I wish the portions were decent ! Not sure if I wanna come back”
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“Nice decor and ambience ! The Calamari starter was amazing ! However they served the wrong main dish and that somehow spoilt the experience ! Food is good but I wish the portions were decent ! Not sure if I wanna come back”July 2024
“The crispy fried chicken and calamri were a great contrast, and the dipping sauce added a nice touch.”September 2024
“At Vietnamese Foodies, the beef salad and pho are the best I’ve ever tasted.”
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“At Vietnamese Foodies, the beef salad and pho are the best I’ve ever tasted.”August 2025
“We ordered the vietnamese rolls with shrimp, chicken satay, beef salad, beef brisket noodle pho and pad thai. All our food tasted good and we really liked it.”January 2025
“We ordered the vietnamese rolls with shrimp, chicken satay, beef salad, beef brisket noodle pho and pad thai. All our food tasted good and we really liked it.”
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“We ordered the vietnamese rolls with shrimp, chicken satay, beef salad, beef brisket noodle pho and pad thai. All our food tasted good and we really liked it.”January 2025
“The beef fried rice was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and both the food and drinks were excellent.”
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“The beef fried rice was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and both the food and drinks were excellent.”February 2025
“He suggested Bun Bo Nam Bo, which has now become one of my favorites.”
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“He suggested Bun Bo Nam Bo, which has now become one of my favorites.”February 2026
“Onto our main dishes, I was in the mood for seafood and I ordered ‘Ca Hoi Nuong’: this perfectly grilled salmon glazed with miso sauce served with jasmine steamed rice and crispy papaya salad was so harmonious to munch away. Loved the slight char and sweetness of the miso, the fish was succulent and I have a serious addiction of their papaya salad, okay 🫣.”
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“Onto our main dishes, I was in the mood for seafood and I ordered ‘Ca Hoi Nuong’: this perfectly grilled salmon glazed with miso sauce served with jasmine steamed rice and crispy papaya salad was so harmonious to munch away. Loved the slight char and sweetness of the miso, the fish was succulent and I have a serious addiction of their papaya salad, okay 🫣.”September 2024
“The crispy fried chicken and calamri were a great contrast, and the dipping sauce added a nice touch.”
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“The crispy fried chicken and calamri were a great contrast, and the dipping sauce added a nice touch.”September 2024
“The fresh spring rolls were light and full of flavor.”
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“The fresh spring rolls were light and full of flavor.”September 2024
“The freshly made gyoza had a good amount of filling.”
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“The freshly made gyoza had a good amount of filling.”October 2025
“We also ordered the lemongrass chicken and lemongrass beef sandwiches, which were excellent.”
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“We also ordered the lemongrass chicken and lemongrass beef sandwiches, which were excellent.”December 2024
“We also ordered the lemongrass chicken and lemongrass beef sandwiches, which were excellent.”
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“We also ordered the lemongrass chicken and lemongrass beef sandwiches, which were excellent.”December 2024
“Next up ‘Matcha Tiramisu’: yes, I am a matcha “girlie” and yes I do love having “grass” 😂. But this matcha cake layered dessert with whipped cream tasted much better than we thought! My sister who doesn’t enjoy matcha quite liked this, so I guess that’s a win-win. Loved the contrasting flavours of the subtle matcha with the fluffly cream- it wasn’t overly sweet and you can taste everything as is 💚.”
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“Next up ‘Matcha Tiramisu’: yes, I am a matcha “girlie” and yes I do love having “grass” 😂. But this matcha cake layered dessert with whipped cream tasted much better than we thought! My sister who doesn’t enjoy matcha quite liked this, so I guess that’s a win-win. Loved the contrasting flavours of the subtle matcha with the fluffly cream- it wasn’t overly sweet and you can taste everything as is 💚.”September 2024
“I chose the ‘Mint Limeade’: my first sip of this must have summer blend reminded me of how my mom used to make her version of lemon juice. Absolutely loved this! Simple and zesty!”
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“I chose the ‘Mint Limeade’: my first sip of this must have summer blend reminded me of how my mom used to make her version of lemon juice. Absolutely loved this! Simple and zesty!”September 2024
“For our appetisers we chose their ‘Mixed Platter’: consisting of fresh and delicious combinations of east asia’s most favourite.”
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“For our appetisers we chose their ‘Mixed Platter’: consisting of fresh and delicious combinations of east asia’s most favourite.”September 2024
“‘Pho Bo Tai’: a hearty bowl of soft beef tenderloin pho deliciously cooked for 14-hours and served with soft rice noodles along with some herbs, sprouts and spring onions. This authentic pho just warms your heart and soul with the first spoonful 👌🏻. Simple yet wholesome!”
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“‘Pho Bo Tai’: a hearty bowl of soft beef tenderloin pho deliciously cooked for 14-hours and served with soft rice noodles along with some herbs, sprouts and spring onions. This authentic pho just warms your heart and soul with the first spoonful 👌🏻. Simple yet wholesome!”September 2024
“Very tasty shrimp spring rolls and divine beef pho.”
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“Very tasty shrimp spring rolls and divine beef pho.”March 2026
“The stir-fried noodles with shrimp were cooked perfectly, with a delicious balance of textures and flavors.”
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“The stir-fried noodles with shrimp were cooked perfectly, with a delicious balance of textures and flavors.”September 2024
“To end our dinner on a sweet note, we tried ‘Tau Hu’: a vietnamese dessert staple made of soft tofu topped with mango purée with a light sprinkle of sesame. We loved this way too much- it tasted amazing, the texture felt like custard and the mango 🥭 gave the perfect sweetness to a dessert that wasn’t sweet at all.”
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“To end our dinner on a sweet note, we tried ‘Tau Hu’: a vietnamese dessert staple made of soft tofu topped with mango purée with a light sprinkle of sesame. We loved this way too much- it tasted amazing, the texture felt like custard and the mango 🥭 gave the perfect sweetness to a dessert that wasn’t sweet at all.”September 2024
“We tried the tofu skin dish which was exceptional.”
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“We tried the tofu skin dish which was exceptional.”May 2024
“We tried Vegan Spring roll with chilli sauce and also vegan curry with Tofu among a couple of other dishes. Food was really good and we loved it and the portion size was decent too.”
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“We tried Vegan Spring roll with chilli sauce and also vegan curry with Tofu among a couple of other dishes. Food was really good and we loved it and the portion size was decent too.”May 2024
“We tried Vegan Spring roll with chilli sauce and also vegan curry with Tofu among a couple of other dishes. Food was really good and we loved it and the portion size was decent too.”
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“We tried Vegan Spring roll with chilli sauce and also vegan curry with Tofu among a couple of other dishes. Food was really good and we loved it and the portion size was decent too.”May 2024
Only neutral feedback
“The vegetable jiaozi was average, and the shrimp rolls were also just okay.”
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“To quench our thirst in this summer’s heat, we opted for ‘Orange Lemongrass Coconut Juice’: this invigorating tropical concoction of fresh orange juice 🍊, coconut water, and lemongrass sticks was so mellow and refreshing to slurp away.”
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“To quench our thirst in this summer’s heat, we opted for ‘Orange Lemongrass Coconut Juice’: this invigorating tropical concoction of fresh orange juice 🍊, coconut water, and lemongrass sticks was so mellow and refreshing to slurp away.”September 2024
“The food is incredibly delicious, and I loved the orange lemongrass juice — very refreshing.”April 2025
“Try their iced coffee with milk! Definitely will be coming back.”
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“Try their iced coffee with milk! Definitely will be coming back.”January 2025
“We ordered beef and chicken pho soup. The beef pho was decent, but the chicken pho was terrible—it had a strong smell and taste, so we didn’t eat it.”
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“We ordered beef and chicken pho soup. The beef pho was decent, but the chicken pho was terrible—it had a strong smell and taste, so we didn’t eat it.”December 2024
“The soup base is very light definitely not Vietnamese standard . Soup is almost nothing like pho soup.”
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“The soup base is very light definitely not Vietnamese standard . Soup is almost nothing like pho soup.”July 2026
Find parking. Use the convenient underground parking and look for pillar 37, which leads directly to the restaurant.
Try outdoors. Choose outdoor seating for creek-facing views and, as one January diner found, a pleasant winter-weather meal.
Add spice. If you prefer a punchier bowl, ask for extra spice with the pho; one diner found it needed more.
Order coffee. First-time visitors can try the iced coffee with milk, which was specifically recommended by a diner.
Check vegan menu. Vegetarian and vegan diners have several options, including tofu dishes, vegan curry and fried rice.
Check availability. Because a review reported wanted dishes being removed, check the current menu if you are visiting for one specific item.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
One diner found the pho soup base far too light and unlike a traditional pho broth, with disappointing beef brisket.
A review found the chicken pho unpleasantly strong-smelling and inedible, although the beef pho was decent.
One customer said the pho did not stay hot for long enough.
A diner was disappointed after several wanted dishes were removed from the menu.
One visit was disrupted when the restaurant served the wrong main dish; another review also questioned portion value.
The Bottom Line
Vietnamese Foodies Creek Harbour is a relaxed Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour, with outdoor seating overlooking the creek. Reviews make beef pho the clearest recurring draw, alongside grilled duck, dynamite shrimp and fresh spring rolls. There is enough variety for mixed groups too, including vegan curry, tofu dishes and vegan fried rice.
The setting is a major part of the visit. Diners describe the venue as cozy, serene and spacious, while outdoor tables bring views of boats, sunsets and, according to one review, the Burj. Service is often described as warm, attentive and helpful, especially when staff explain unfamiliar dishes to first-time Vietnamese diners.
Families are covered as well: one reviewer said pho was the only noodles their son would eat. Value sounds generally reasonable, with one vegetarian meal of papaya tofu salad, vegan fried rice and vegan curry reported at 115 AED for two. Underground parking is convenient; look for pillar 37.
A few cautions are worth keeping in mind: one diner found the broth too light, another disliked the chicken pho, and a separate review said pho cooled too quickly. The menu has also changed, so check availability if you have your heart set on a particular dish.